Cub Scout Pack 318 - Greenfield Elementary School, Jacksonville, FL

 

  Pack news

Congratulations to all the winners
Watch the 2004 Pinewood Derby

The annual Pack 318 Pinewood Derby was a huge success. Competition was stiff this year with all the racers putting in a fine performance.  Here's the breakdown of the March 9, 2004 race:

Tiger Cubs
1st place - Richard Bortzfield (car 15)

2nd place - Nathan Cisneros (car 14)

3rd place - Antonio McCall (car 16)
Wolfs
1st place - Joshua Moore (car 18)

2nd place - Reed Ellis (car 18)

3rd place - Tyler Thompson (car 19)
Bears
1st place - Caleb Glazier (car 22)

2nd place - Ryan Crawford (car 20)

3rd place - Spencer Marsh (car 11)
Webelos
1st place - Timmy Gregerson (car 10)

2nd place - Grant Buens (car 5)

3rd place - William Pendergraff (car 4)

Each first, second and third place racer has qualified to take part in the Pinewood Derby District Finals, assuming an official Cub Scout Pinewood Derby kit was used to build the car. The district finals will be held Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at Jerry Hamm Chevrolet on Philips Highway.  Click here for a map to Jerry Hamm Chevrolet.  Remember your car should not be modified.  District finals require that it be entered exactly as it was in the Pack 318 race.

New videos posted
The Tiger Cub Den has produced a Public Service Announcement on scouting and we say congratulations to our Webelo Twos as they crossover to Troop 159.  To watch the videos click on the videos link on the left hand side of side of page.

February Feb. 13 update - Olustee rained out
Pack 318 is NOT camping at Olustee because of the rain! Individuals are still welcome to attend, but it is no longer a pack event.

February 2004 - a big month for Pack 318
Our Webelo twos will crossing over into Boy Scouts on February 10.  We hope the entire pack and their families will join us as we honor our Webelo twos.  Our annual Blue and Gold dinner will be held, beginning promptly at 6pm.  Friends and family are encouraged to attend.  Cameras are also welcome.  

The second big event in February is our annual camping trip to the Olustee Battlefield reenactment.  This year our plan is to camp at the battleground site.  If you would like to learn more about the reenactment click here.  For a map and directions to Olustee click here. Our pack campout will be held February 13, 14, and 15. Check with your den leader or Cubmaster Justin Ellis for details at our weekly den meetings.  There will be a sign-up sheet so we can make space reservations and other plans. 
  
Cuboree - Pack 318 scores big again
It was another successful Cuboree, Oct. 24-26, 2003, for Pack 318.  The back-to-back winners of the Spirit Award did a great job of showing other packs in the River Bend District just what spirit is all about.  Once again Pack 318 took top honors for Best Campsite, first place in the scavenger hunt  and an impressive second place in the spirit awards contest.  Individual pack members also earned belt loops and other accomplishments.  A big thank you goes to all the volunteers, especially everyone who worked in the kitchen and took the time to help set up and break down.

Pack 318 newsletter - click here to read A photo gallery of some of the fun has been posted.  If anyone sees a picture they want just e-mail the Webmaster and he'll e-mail back a high-resolution version suitable for printing in sizes up to 8x10.


Get ready for Cuboree: Oct. 24-26 at Camp Shands
Cuboree is fast approaching, popcorn sales are underway and it's already time to start thinking about the Raingutter Regatta.  You'll find all the details in this month's Pack 318 newsletter.  There is also important information about Baloo Training for Pack leaders.  To read the newsletter click here.  

Fort Clinch campout out - loads of fun
The first campout of the 2003 fall season was a picture perfect weekend at Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach.  Scouts hiked, biked, fished, played games, earned belt loops, visited Fort Clinch and more.  While at the fort the scouts learned about the medical treatments popular at the time.  Fort Clinch was built in 1847 and has served in a variety of military operations. It was purchased by the State of Florida in 1935.  If you would like to learn more about Fort Clinch State Park and the fort's history visit the state's Web site. A photo gallery of the campout has also been posted.  If anyone sees a photo they want, just e-mail the Webmaster with the photo's number and you will be e-mailed back the high-resolution version, suitable for printing on photo paper in sizes up to 8x10.

First camp out of the season: Sept. 12-14
Welcome to the Pack 318 Web site. We've got an exciting year planned.  Our first camp out will be September 12-14 at Fort Clinch Park in Fernandina Beach. We'll be in youth areas 1 and 2.  The camping costs will be $2.00 per youth per night, $3.00 per adult per night.  The food costs will be $20 per family.

Registration forms, medical forms and money for the campout are due to the Pack by Tuesday, September 2, 2003. For a printable map to the camp out click here.

This Web site will be growing throughout the year.  So watch for new photos, games, calendar events and more to be posted.  Any den leader or pack adult may post information on this Web site. If you would like the calendar password or the link to the tool that allows you to post pack news just e-mail me and thanks for using the Pack 318 Web site!

Bill Bortzfield
Pack 318 Webmaster